Why Guilt Feels So Awful — And What It’s Trying to Tell You

In this deeply honest episode, Emma explores the emotional weight of guilt in motherhood — and why it isn’t always a sign you’ve done something wrong. Drawing on her therapeutic experience and real-life stories, she unpacks the difference between healthy, relational guilt and the culturally conditioned guilt that keeps mothers small, exhausted, and conflicted. She also gently introduces the deeper trap of shame — and how to meet it with presence instead of punishment.

You’ll hear:

• Why guilt is meant to feel awful — and what it’s actually for

• The difference between guilt and shame, and how each affects your parenting

• A real-life story of misreading a child’s distress — and making things right

• The “Guilt Trap” many mothers fall into when they honour their own needs

• A new way to understand your emotional responses — with compassion

Whether you’re in the thick of it or simply tired of second-guessing yourself, this episode offers the clarity and kindness you need to keep going.

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